Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller is resigning at the end of the month.
Miller made the announcement Tuesday.
“My time in Pennsylvania has afforded me opportunities to work on issues that are deeply close to my heart, and for that I am extremely honored and grateful,” said Secretary Miller. “Through all of this, the people of Pennsylvania have been at the forefront of this work and have driven our commitment to constant improvement and innovation in service delivery, and I know this focus and work will continue to grow, allowing DHS and our partners to help people in new ways.”
Miller join the Wolf administration in 2015 as the state's Insurance Commissioner. She was appointed to her current post in 2017.
Governor Tom Wolf is expected to nominate Meg Snead to replace Miller. He made the announcement shortly after Miller announced her departure.
“Meg Snead is an exceptional public servant whose background includes extensive experience in policy development for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable citizens,” said Governor Wolf.
In a released statement, Wolf went praised Miller's work.
“I want to thank Teresa for devoting her career in the commonwealth to its people,” said Gov. Wolf. “During her tenure, she was instrumental in ensuring Pennsylvanians had access to health care, designing programs to break generational poverty, and redesigned Pennsylvania’s employment and training programs for people who use public assistance. I wish Teresa and her family well as she makes this transition and during future endeavors.”
Miller's resignation is effective April 30, 2021.